The Foster - to - Adopt Program is a flexible placement technique that ensures
foster children develop in a stable environment. Through this program, children
are placed in foster care arrangements with families who are interested in potentially
adopting them should they become legally available. This program
strives to reduce movement between foster homes and provides children stability,
permanence and lasting attachments with their foster family.
Eligibility
Anyone eligible to be an
adoptive or a foster parent may apply:
| Residence |
Resident of Alberta at time of application, home assessment,
and placement.
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| Marital Status |
Any adult regardless of marital status may apply.
However, family composition factor considered when "matching" a
child.
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| Age |
Minimum- 18 years old. Maximum - determined by the
best interests of the child.
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| Health |
Physically and mentally capable of meeting the child's
needs.
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| Financial Circumstances |
Applicants should be living within their means and
be financially secure as foster care reimbursements only cover the
child's needs.
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Note: Parents considering this option are approved as both Foster
and Adoptive parents at the time of their home assessment.
Getting Started
- Become approved as either an adoptive
or foster
parent.
- Alternatively parents who are already approved as either adoptive or foster
parents may have their approval updated to allow them to be placed with a
child in a Foster - to - Adopt arrangement.
Next Steps
- Contact Calgary and Area Child and Family Services to have your adoptive or fostering approval updated for a Foster - to - Adopt
placement.
Note: Children placed in this type of arrangement are not legally
available for adoption. There is an element of risk because of the possibility
of eventual return to the parent(s) or of continued placement without the child
ever becoming available for adoption.
Contact Information
Calgary and Area Child and Family Services
Reigonal Office
#300-1240 Kensington Road NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3P7
Phone (403) 297-6100
Fax (403) 297-7214
crv-info.general@gov.ab.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What percentage of the children placed
in Foster - to - Adopt placements are eventually adopted?
A: Because we tend to be very cautious in using
this program, about 90% of the children placed in this arrangement are eventually
adopted by their foster parents. Your worker will be able to advise you
of the anticipated risks at the time the placement is being proposed to you.
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